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This Week's Tasting:
Roses of Different Hues
May 16, 2012
Get the picture. Rose wines come in a variety of colors from a light, almost tan, to dark, verging on purple. This week, we'll try the gamut, all from a very ripe and fine 2011 vintage. (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting:
Plumpjack and Cade Wineries
May 9, 2012
A Tale of Two Tastings (Continue reading)
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Past Tastings
Austrian Whites and Reds - April 18th
All good. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtContratto and La Spinetta with Giorgio Rivetti - April 12th
Superb, Superb, Superb, Superb. This would describe the hospitality of our hosts, the setting, the wines and, of course, the ever ebullient Giorgio Rivetti. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtFine Estate Dry German Whites - The Best You've Never Tasted - April 4th
... plus a primer of German label terms. Dry German wines have a strong market here, judging by the response we got on our offerings in last weeks email. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtAnother Australia - March 28th
Last week's tasting showed that there are Australian wines made with finesse and balance. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
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A High End Napa on Sale2008 Dominus
Robert Parker found it nigh unto perfect:Fontodi Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Peter writes: "We have sourced another fantastic olive oil."2006 Philippe Bornard Cotes du Jura Les Chassagnes, ouille;
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